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Whether you're a first-time buyer or an experienced owner, you'll find articles and guides in our comprehensive resource center covering all types of excavators, including compact excavators and large excavators.   

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5 Benefits of a Large Excavator Rental
Operator Moves Dirt With Bobcat Large Excavator

5 Benefits of a Large Excavator Rental

Find out if a large excavator is the best option for your next project with these three important considerations.
Large Excavators: Are They Right for You?
Bobcat E165 being transported on a trailer.

Large Excavators: Are They Right for You?

Find out if a large excavator is the best option for your next project with these three important considerations.
How to Streamline Your Parts and Service Appointment
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How to Streamline Your Parts and Service Appointment

Does a part on your Bobcat equipment need attention? Your local Bobcat dealer is your go-to source for genuine parts that are designed specifically for your machine and service.
4 Benefits of Larger Excavators
A Bobcat E85 compact excavator lifts a full bucket of dirt at a jobsite.

4 Benefits of Larger Excavators

As the largest excavator in our compact equipment lineup, you’ll have a serious digging machine that can handle demanding road, utility, demolition and site preparation jobs.
How to Safely Lift and Move Loads With an Excavator
Operator In Bobcat Excavator Working On Jobsite

How to Safely Lift and Move Loads With an Excavator

Other than digging, one of the most frequent jobs performed by hydraulic excavators is lifting. Understanding your machine’s lifting capacity helps you to lift and move loads safely, and knowing what to check before you lift can help prevent injuries and downtime.

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Meet Musician & Ranch Manager Randy Brown

Randy Brown works as a ranch manager in western Colorado to support his other full-time passion, moonlighting as a musician. With the help of his Bobcat® equipment, including a Bobcat E35 mini excavator. Randy maximizes productivity on the job to balance his workload efficiently year-round. 

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